Bengaluru: Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge Rejects BJP Allegations on Permanent Residence Certificates Amid SIR Exercise

: Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge has strongly dismissed allegations by the BJP that the state government is issuing Permanent Residence Certificates (PRCs) to illegal immigrants, particularly Bangladeshis, as part of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Continue Reading

Iran Objects to Indian Commentator Gaurav Arya’s Remarks; Diplomatic Spat Highlights Tensions

New Delhi/Tehran, July 12, 2026 Iran has raised concerns with India over remarks made by retired Indian Army Major and prominent television commentator Gaurav Arya, accusing him of spreading “hate speech” and misinformation related to Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and recent funeral proceedings. According to posts circulatingContinue Reading

ETHANOL IS HERE TO STAY: CENTRE RULES OUT U-TURN ON ETHANOL-BLENDED PETROL

No Parallel Choice. Government Stands Firm on Ethanol-Blended Petrol as Drivers Raise Mileage ConcernsNew Delhi, July 11, 2026: The Centre has drawn a firm line under the debate over India’s ethanol-blending programme, making it clear that there will be no rollback, dilution or parallel nationwide return to pure petrol orContinue Reading

AAP MP Sanjay Singh Writes to PM Modi Over Rising Attacks on Churches and Christian Community

In Singh’s letter to the PM, he wrote, “Citing incidents from West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Delhi, and other states, he said these were not isolated events but reflected a “disturbing pattern of organised intimidation, vandalism, disruption of peaceful worship, and misuse of allegations of religious conversion to target minorities.”Singh particularly highlighted the recent attacks in West Bengal, stating, “The most recent incidents in West Bengal are deeply shocking. Reports indicate that churches and Christian gatherings have been repeatedly attacked in Sonarpur, Purba Bardhaman, Paschim Medinipur, and Kharagpur.”Continue Reading

Eknath Shinde Alleges Irregularities in Siddhivinayak Temple Donations, Aadesh Bandekar Hits Back

Responding to Shinde’s accusations, Aadesh Bandekar strongly rejected any suggestion of wrongdoing during his tenure as chairman of the Siddhivinayak Temple Trust.

Bandekar pointed out that his tenure had ended three years ago and stressed that the temple’s executive and finance officers are appointed by the Maharashtra government.

He challenged the authorities to make public any evidence of wrongdoing and called for a transparent and impartial investigation.
“If I am found guilty, hang me in front of the temple. But don’t level false allegations,” Bandekar said.Continue Reading

War, Wildfire and World Diplomacy: A World on Edge as Conflict, Climate and Global Power Collide

The world ended another dramatic day with missiles flying across the Middle East, raging wildfires devastating southern Europe, and India strengthening its diplomatic footprint across the Indo-Pacific. From expanding geopolitical rivalries to climate-driven disasters and transnational crime crackdowns, July 10 unfolded as a stark reminder that today’s world is more interconnected and unpredictable than ever before.Continue Reading